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Does intense exercise at the gym affect male fertility?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 10/01/2025

Exercising at the gym could affect male semen quality if done too intensely, for too long, or too often, leading to overtraining, as is the case with triathletes and elite athletes.

It is recommended to do moderate exercise for about 30 minutes a day and take care of other habits such as eating a healthy diet and avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.

 Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
License: 3435-CV
Embryologist. Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics. License: 3435-CV.